Senior Fire Engineer

Senior Fire Alarm Engineer (Off-Tools) About the Role

We are a well-established fire alarm company based in South West London, seeking an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team in a senior, off-tools capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer ready to take the next step in their career, moving into a survey and technical support role while drawing on years of practical field experience.

• Carry out detailed fire alarm surveys on new and existing sites across South West London and surrounding areas.
• Produce comprehensive survey reports, system designs, and specifications in accordance with BS 5839 and relevant standards.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and contractors to discuss survey findings and proposed solutions.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support and mentorship to field engineers, assisting with complex faults, installation queries, and commissioning challenges.
• Review and interpret existing documentation, including as‑built drawings, cause and effect matrices, and commissioning records.
• Assist in the preparation of method statements, risk assessments, and project documentation.
• Support the estimating and sales teams with technical input on proposals and tender submissions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of fire alarm legislation, codes of practice, and industry developments.
• Attend the South West London office a minimum of two days per week for meetings, planning, and administrative duties.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contributing to customer satisfaction and retention.

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced fire alarm engineer with a strong background across installation, commissioning, and maintenance, now looking to step away from the tools and apply their expertise in a survey and technical leadership role.

• Extensive experience in the fire alarm industry, covering installation, commissioning, and maintenance of addressable and conventional systems.
• Proven ability to conduct site surveys and produce professional technical reports and system specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of BS 5839 Part 1 and other relevant standards and codes of practice.
• Familiarity with a wide range of fire alarm panel manufacturers (e.g. Advanced, Hochiki, Notifier, Gent, Morley, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Self‑motivated and able to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision.
• UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

• FIA Level 3 Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (or equivalent qualification).
• FIA Level 5 Diploma in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience in a survey, design, or technical support role within the fire protection industry.
• Knowledge of fire suppression, emergency lighting, or related life safety systems.
• Experience using AutoCAD or other design/drawing software.

30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.

Funded industry training and CPD support.

Structured career development pathways.

Field‑based with 2 days per week in South West London office.